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This exploration of Jewish ethics is anchored in the thoughts of Abraham Joshua Heschel, particularly his ideas about the biblical prophets and divine pathos...

Donniel Hartman explores the moral challenges Israelis face in light of the trauma and fear following the October 7 events, which have altered moral discours...

Professor Yitzhak Benbaji employs Michael Walzer's "dirty hands" doctrine to scrutinize the moral complexities faced by Israel's leadership in negotiating a ...

Author Elisheva Baumgarten uses a medieval midrash from Ruth Zutah to draw parallels between the risk of immediate versus future benefits and current geopoli...

Liora Eilon, a survivor of the October 7 attack on Kfar Aza, explores the transformative power of communal empathy in her midrash published in the forthcomin...

Geoffrey D. Claussen explores how musar traditions—Jewish traditions focused on virtuous character traits like justice and compassion—offer guidance in ethic...

As protests against Israel's military actions in Gaza spread across university campuses in 2024, sparking a contentious debate on antisemitism, the field of ...

This article features a conversation moderated by Aaron Dorfman with Mark Gottlieb and Rivka Press Schwartz about the importance and challenges of civics edu...

Julia Watts Belser, a rabbi and activist, reflects on climate grief and the feelings of hope and despair in the face of global climate change. Drawing parall...

Jill Hammer explores the biblical story of Jonah through a poetic lens, reflecting on the existential challenges of living in a modern, complex world. The po...

Andrés Spokoiny critically examines the ethics of contemporary Jewish philanthropy, particularly in the shift from federated giving to independent philanthro...

In exploring the complexities of caregiving, particularly in medical settings, Sara Labaton draws on classical Jewish texts to propose a paradigm that combin...

Daniel Cotzin Burg, Senior Rabbi of Beth Am Synagogue in Baltimore, critiques the contemporary Jewish focus on 'tikkun olam'—often understood as a call for s...

In Kentucky, where schools face legislative mandates for Holocaust education, educators grapple with the complexities of teaching such sensitive content ethi...

Lehman and Wasserman critically examine the portrayal of slavery in Jewish sacred texts, revealing a stark moral contradiction between the Jewish community's...

The latest issue of "Sources" explores the multifaceted aspects of Jewish leadership, prompted by reflections on Rabbi David Ellenson's impactful contributio...

B. Elka Abrahamson explores the dynamics of leadership in contemporary Jewish organizations, emphasizing the need for adaptive leaders to create transformati...

Avi Killip explores three models of Jewish leadership, drawing on personal experiences and religious teachings. The 'hero model' sees leaders, especially rab...

The article explores pivotal aspects of Israeli leadership amid current societal upheaval. It stresses that blaming Netanyahu for all of Israel's issues is o...

This reflection by a former chair of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations explores the nuanced dynamics of Jewish communal lea...

The conversation with Rachel Garbow Monroe and Paula B. Pretlow of The Harry and Jeannette Weinberg Foundation explored their philanthropic vision and leader...

Lay leadership in Jewish organizations depends on the alignment of the organization's scope, community characteristics, and the leaders' skills. Lay leaders ...

Spiritual leadership in Israel after October 7 faces the challenge of reconciling hope and despair amidst trauma and political turmoil. The narrative explore...

The article explores the evolving role of female clergy in Judaism, emphasizing the importance of relational rabbinics, where clergy combine deep community c...

James Forman, known as McDew, was a distinguished civil rights activist and leader within the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), whose Jewish ...

Rabbi Elliot Rose Kukla's book, "The Soul of the Stranger: Reading God and Torah from a Transgender Perspective," explores how transgender perspectives can i...

Rabbi Eliezer's passionate insistence on his interpretation in the Oven of Akhnai story unveils a deeper critique of rabbinic authority. Initially, Eliezer's...

Exploring the role of women in the Talmud, this piece encourages readers to re-evaluate assumptions about female invisibility in ancient rabbinic texts. High...

Allegra Goodman's 1996 novel, "The Family Markowitz," captures the perennial challenges of cultural transmission within Jewish families by depicting a Passov...

The article discusses the recurring cycle of outrage against antisemitism and anti-Zionism on college campuses, and the need for a more constructive approach...

Seth Goren, CEO of Hillel Ontario, discusses the escalating antisemitism on college campuses and how external support can sometimes hinder rather than help. ...

The article discusses the current challenges faced by Jewish communities on American college campuses, especially relating to the Israel-Palestine conflict a...

This article explores the complex emotions faced by Jewish communities on college campuses during times of conflict, specifically following the October 7 ter...

This article explores the tensions faced by Jewish scholars in the humanities between their intellectual pursuits and their personal identities, particularly...

In this insightful dialogue, Marc and Lishi Baker navigate the complexities of Zionism, peoplehood, and Jewish leadership, particularly in challenging times ...

This article examines the historical and cultural connections between American Jews and higher education, using both statistical insights and historical pers...

The article titled "War 101" explores the profound challenges faced by Jewish students on American college campuses amidst rising antisemitism and anti-Zioni...

The transformation of college students into Jewish adults at Colby College is attributed to their integration into a multigenerational Jewish community in Wa...

The UCLA Bayit, a Jewish cooperative housing nineteen diverse students, offers a unique community experience that blends personal and collective Jewish ident...

The article "Challenging the Walls Around My Jewish Identity" explores the personal journey of re-examining one's Jewish identity in a college setting, contr...

The article "Jewish Life Tomorrow" reflects on the historical and contemporary dynamics of Jewish belief and identity, prompted by a 1966 survey of prominent...

The article explores the evolving landscape of data collection within the American Jewish community, juxtaposing traditional population studies and program e...

The article explores the evolving relationship between the Jewish diaspora and the State of Israel, challenging traditional notions of diaspora as exile. It ...

The article explores the pervasive theme of doubt in human life, using the recent tragic events in Israel as a backdrop. Drawing on Jewish philosopher Abraha...

This article uses a Talmudic story from Menahot 29b to explore Jewish teaching and learning, emphasizing transformative learning and continuous revelation. I...

The reflection on mortality, prompted by recent tragic events including the COVID-19 pandemic and the Hamas attacks on Israel, highlights the human condition...

The article reflects on the concept of Nature and how human perception separates it from humanity. It discusses how ecological crises challenge the notion of...

This article explores the concept of obligation within Judaism, emphasizing how communal responsibility shapes the Jewish covenant with God and future genera...

The concept of "praxis" in Judaism emphasizes the interactive relationship between study and practice. Contrary to the traditional view that portrays this re...

Yehuda Kurtzer argues that North American Liberal Judaism faces a severe shortage of rabbis due to high retirement rates and declining enrollment in seminari...